ARHS Daily Announcements

April 29, 2022 Friday Interested in a US Service Academy? Congressman Richard is hosting an information session. Location: Springfield D'Amour Museum of Fine Arts-Davis Auditorium Springfield, MA Date: Sunday, May 15, 2022 Time: 12:00 p.m. (noon) West Point; Naval Academy; Air Force Academy; Merchant Marine Academy. https://neal.house.gov/academy-nominations/ The Best Buddies Friendship Walk is on May 7th and is the leading walk in the country supporting inclusion for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities. DONATE to our team with the link and/or register to walk with us! Contact Marita Banda for a permission slip at bandam1@arps.org. https://www.bestbuddiesfriendshipwalk.org/centralmass/supporting/#teamhurricanes

  April 28, 2022 Thursday The Best Buddies Friendship Walk is on May 7th and is the leading walk in the country supporting inclusion for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities. DONATE to our team with the link and/or register to walk with us! Contact Marita Banda for a permission slip at bandam1@arps.org. https://www.bestbuddiesfriendshipwalk.org/centralmass/supporting/#teamhurricanes All students who took a class with Mr. Sears in Q1, Q2 & Q3 must pick up their artwork by May 2nd or it will be thrown out. Singers Wanted! To perform with one of the jazz combos at Amherst's newest venue - THE DRAKE - on May 18. We particularly need someone for Curtis Mayfield's "Move On Up" as well as "Love for Sale" (inspired by the Shirley Horn version). Other song ideas are also welcome! Email nyek@arps.org HAIR IS BACK THIS FRIDAY! After our Saturday postponed-show on April 9, the cast and crew have reassembled for a final one of this uplifting bange

  April 27, 2022 Wednesday All students who took a class with Mr. Sears in Q1, Q2 & Q3 must pick up their artwork by May 2nd or it will be thrown out. April is Autism Awareness Month! It is crucial to stay educated about the stigmas against people with autism and the discrimination they face which are still very prevalent in society and our school community. Click the link for today's fact! -Best Buddies Club. https://docs.google.com/document/d/1L0LE7_vtnu5FAtygUpkmQSsN2eHjZQZtpox6po4ucbY/edit?usp=sharing YouthWorks and MassHire are offering two great events in May for students seeking employment! On May 4th, there will be a youth-led resume workshop from 4-5:30pm. To sign up, email  savannahbaldwin@ masshirefhcareers.org ! On May 11th, there will be a Virtual Youth Job Fair from 3-5pm. Sign up at  https://app.premiervirtual. com/events/c78a0c09-e68a-404b- 915c-076e84462b5f/youth-job- fair/attendee HAIR IS BACK THIS FRIDAY! After our Saturday postponed-show on April 9, the cast

April 26, 2022 Tuesday The UMass Turing Summer Program for high school students is a free 3 week program for high school students run by UMass.  Program Overview:  The UMass Turing Summer Program is a three week-long summer program for High School students who have an interest in or would like to learn about Computer Science and how computing can be used to address challenges in areas such as healthcare, energy, and many others. How to Apply? : The College of Information and Computer Science is offering this program at  no charge  to local students. Students will need to pay a nominal fee to obtain a UMass ID card and to process the registration paperwork. This fee will be waived for any student for whom it poses a hardship. To apply for the program, please fill out the google form available at the Turing program website. https://lass.cs.umass.edu/turing/ Starting next year, some colleges will start requiring test scores for admission again. Reminder: If you are a student on free/reduc

April 25, 2022 Monday La Veracruzana is currently searching for dedicated restaurant employees that enjoy working in a fast-paced work environment. They are looking for part time employees, ages 17+, with weekend availability. See the attached job description for more information about the position and how to apply!  https://docs.google.com/document/d/1xApRlg-Ti0YJc5_R6xp7CTV19-sXBpQH/edit?usp=sharing&ouid=116539617611551384997&rtpof=true&sd=true Starting next year, some colleges will start requiring test scores for admission again. Reminder: If you are a student on free/reduced lunch, you qualify for 2 free SAT fee waivers! Email Miss Garrity at garrityc@arps.org to receive your code.

Thursday, April 14, 2022 The 2022 Consent Week is happening April 11-14th! Sponsored by the Women's Rights Club, this week will offer variety of events, discussions, resources, and activities on the topics of consent, safe sex, healthy relationships, and more! See the attached flyer for a schedule of events and activities!  https://docs.google.com/document/d/1lH20--e6wYYDpeyReEEdnw_CZlSsF1Ukyum23teNEWs/edit?usp=sharing Seal of Biliteracy 2022: Last call! The STAMP test will be administered from April 27 to April 29th. If you are planning to take the test this year please email Ms. Cissé with the following information as soon as possible: Full name (first & last name), Grade level, Target language. Head out on vacation with a tummy full of yummy! Great Memory Project bakesale today afterschool, swing by on your way out and support a great cause. Autism Awareness Month! Breanna Clark, a 28 year old two-time paralympic medalist was diagnosed with autism at age 4. She attended coll

Wednesday, April 13, 2022 The 2022 Consent Week is happening April 11-14th! Sponsored by the Women's Rights Club, this week will offer variety of events, discussions, resources, and activities on the topics of consent, safe sex, healthy relationships, and more! See the attached flyer for a schedule of events and activities!  https://docs.google.com/document/d/1lH20--e6wYYDpeyReEEdnw_CZlSsF1Ukyum23teNEWs/edit?usp=sharing La Veracruzana is currently searching for dedicated restaurant employees that enjoy working in a fast-paced work environment. They are looking for part time employees, ages 17+, with weekend availability. See the attached job description for more information about the position and how to apply! This year the Poetry club is celebrating national poetry month by sharing members of the club's poems, this week we have a poem written by Amrita Rutter. https://docs.google.com/ document/d/14lWHv2RWOe58Zw- FKdZVzqHXx4i2929-saCyjvy1kVo/ edit First Generation College Stud

Monday, April 12, 2022 The 2022 Consent Week is happening April 11-14th! Sponsored by the Women's Rights Club, this week will offer variety of events, discussions, resources, and activities on the topics of consent, safe sex, healthy relationships, and more! See the attached flyer for a schedule of events and activities!  https://docs.google.com/document/d/1lH20--e6wYYDpeyReEEdnw_CZlSsF1Ukyum23teNEWs/edit?usp=sharing Help Russian Club help Ukrainians. Pre-order a t-shirt from us Thursday after school outside the cafeteria. $20 for students, $25 for adults. All profits go to Fight for Right, a non-profit supporting disabled Ukranians during the war. See the t-shirt design attached! The Sene-Gambian Scholars will welcome our Senegalese partners from Dakar in Amherst on April 22 until the morning of May 1. We need hosts for 4 Senegalese girls. If you want to learn more, please contact Ms. Custard at custardm@arps.org or Bruce Penniman at pennimanb@arps.org or 413-687-0910. Pineapple U

April 11, 2022                                                  Monday The 2022 Consent Week is happening April 11-14th! Sponsored by the Women's Rights Club, this week will offer variety of events, discussions, resources, and activities on the topics of consent, safe sex, healthy relationships, and more! See the attached flyer for a schedule of events and activities!  https://docs.google.com/document/d/1lH20--e6wYYDpeyReEEdnw_CZlSsF1Ukyum23teNEWs/edit?usp=sharing The Sene-Gambian Scholars will welcome our Senegalese partners from Dakar in Amherst on April 22 until the morning of May 1. We need hosts for 4 Senegalese girls. If you want to learn more, please contact Ms. Custard at custardm@arps.org or Bruce Penniman at pennimanb@arps.org or 413-687-0910. Pineapple Upside Down Cake Day is this Wednesday. Please support the POCU Bake Sale after school. Seal of Biliteracy 2022: Last call! The STAMP test will be administered from April 27 to April 29th. If you are planning to take the t

  April 08, 2022                                                 Fri day   HAIR - the ARHS musical is the largest, splashiest show we do all year. Featuring the talents of well over 100 ARHS students, you don't want to miss it! Shows tonight and tomorrow; get your tickets at bit.ly/arhshairtix or at the door. bit.ly/arhshairtix Seal of Biliteracy 2022: The STAMP test for the Seal of Biliteracy will be administered in May 2022. If you are planning to take the test this year please email Ms. Cissé with the following information as soon as possible: Full name (first & last name) Grade level Target language .Once we receive your email with the information above you will be automatically registered to take the STAMP test in May 2022. Contact cisseo@arps.org if you have any questions. Merci! Want to support Ukrainians? Come pre-order a t-shirt from Russian Club! We'll be outside the cafeteria after school on Thursdays. $20 for students, $25 for adults, cash or check only. All pro

  April 07, 2022                                                Thursday   Hey everyone! The ARHS Environmental Action Club is looking for volunteers to help plant trees! If you have any questions about dates and times, reach out to Shire Thompson and Sara Hastie, at thompsons@arps.org and hasties@arps.org !  THE ARHS MUSICAL IS ON! Hair is a wild musical that looks at the counterculture movement in the late 60's. It's an exciting show that we hope you'll come see this Thursday-Saturday at 7:30. Tickets on sale online at bit.ly/arhshair tix or at the door. Free/reduced lunch tickets available, too!  bit.ly/arhshairtix Want to support Ukrainians? Come pre-order a t-shirt from Russian Club! We'll be outside the cafeteria after school on Thursdays. $20 for students, $25 for adults, cash or check only. All proceeds go to Fight for Right, an organization supporting disabled Ukrainians who are not able to relocate. https://drive.google.com/file/d/1h8SJFFc4xX_llUe0fFA7--qqHkX

  April 06, 2022                                                Wednesday  The ARHS Musical opens TOMORROW ! Come to HAIR this Thursday-Saturday at 7:30. It's big, it's loud, and it's a lot of fun. Tickets can be bought in advance or at the door. Content advisories and ordering info at bit.ly/arhshairtix   bit.ly/arhshairtix We are recruiting student leaders to act as hosts to rising 9th Graders on April 28th for "Step-Up Day". This is a really important day for them. You will miss A and B periods and therefore need solid academic standing in those classes. Please consider joining us! Fill out the form below: https://forms.gle/5MYzWSWu9q84D7ee9 Seal of Biliteracy 2022: The STAMP test for the Seal of Biliteracy will be administered in May 2022. If you are planning to take the test this year please email Ms. Cissé with the following information as soon as possible: Full name (first & last name) Grade level Target language.  Once we receive your email with the i

  April 05, 2022                                                Tuesday If you love to read, enjoy a stress free and fun environment, and want to meet new people, stop by for the new ARHS Book Club! Our first meeting is April 5th @ 3:45 in the library! All are welcome, so we hope to see you there! Questions? Email Liza (beigellm@arps.org) or Talia (daviste@arps.org). The ARHS musical opens in 2 DAYS! Get your tickets to HAIR now - students, staff, and free/reduced lunch families all can come at discounted prices. It's gonna be big, loud, and fun. Singer Soiree is back! ARHS jazz combos are inviting singers to join us for a performance at the Drake on May 18! All students (and faculty!) who are up for singing a solo tune (from our lists or you suggest) are welcome! See fliers for details/signups, or email nyek@arps.org GCC is hosting a Campus Visit Day on Tuesday, April 19th from 10am-2pm. Students will have the opportunity to tour campus, attend a mock classroom, play games, and h

  April 04, 2022                                                Monday We will be following the schedule below on Tuesday, April 05, 2022.  If you love to read, enjoy a stress free and fun environment, and want to meet new people, stop by for the new ARHS Book Club! Our first meeting is April 5th @ 3:45 in the library! All are welcome, so we hope to see you there! Questions? Email Liza (beigellm@arps.org) or Talia (daviste@arps.org). We are recruiting student leaders to act as hosts to rising 9th Graders on April 28th for "Step-Up Day". This is a really important day for them. You will miss A and B periods and therefore need solid academic standing in those classes. Please consider joining us! Fill out the form below:  https://forms.gle/5MYzWSWu9q84D7ee9 Get your tickets to HAIR before they're gone! If you've never made it to an ARHS musical, this year should be the one. This coming Thursday-Saturday at 7:30. Tix at bit.ly/arhshairtix

  April 01, 2022                                                Friday  If you love to read, enjoy a stress free and fun environment, and want to meet new people, stop by for the new ARHS Book Club! Our first meeting is April 5th @ 3:45 in the library! All are welcome, so we hope to see you there! Questions? Email Liza (beigellm@arps.org) or Talia (daviste@arps.org). It's national poetry month, and our club is celebrating the works of our ARHS slam poets. Today's poem is called "Facade" written by Joel Blandon!  https://docs.google.com/document/d/1njRy5u1UrNkc89xpoVz-sxIbWVhAz1OJtuYPb8uNwgw/edit?usp=sharing The ARHS musical opens next week! See you at HAIR - a wild 1960s counterculture rock show. Ticket discounts to all ARHS community members, plus free/reduced lunch tickets available. Find it all at bit.ly/arhshairtix.   bit.ly/arhshairtix https://drive.google.com/file/d/19o3jPIWkpUpo17BC14mvdi-NReS6X3bw/view?usp=sharing